Bring the study of the human mind to life in your classroom
This International GCSE Psychology course has been designed to develop your students’ knowledge of psychological concepts whilst broadening their independent thinking and research skills.
- The only GCSE Psychology specification tailored especially for international students with globally appropriate content and a strong focus on exam skills.
- Contemporary and relevant examples are given to demonstrate real-world applications of the study of psychology, engaging students and preparing them for further study.
- Benefits from UK education expertise combined with course material that is relevant and appealing to students worldwide.
International GCSE Psychology (9218)
View the switching guide to see the differences between your old International GCSE Psychology specification and the OxfordAQA specification (version updated September 2023).
OxfordAQA International GCSE Psychology covers the following topics:
Cognition and behaviour
- Memory
- Perception
- Biopsychology
- Research methods
Social context and behaviour
- Communication
- Social influences
- Mental health
- Research methods
OxfordAQA provides the resources and advice you need to get started with the International GCSE Psychology specification effectively.
- Download the specification
- Read our switching guide
- View our training courses to help you deliver OxfordAQA International GCSE Psychology
- Approved textbooks and resources published by Oxford University Press
We have too many International GCSE Psychology resources to list here, so please visit our resources for teachers area to see them all, including:
- Schemes of work to allow you to plan how to deliver the specification in a way that will best suit you and your students
- Teaching guidance to outline clearly the scope of teaching and learning
- Topic tests and mock exam analysers to allow you to track your students’ progress
Paper 1 – Cognition and Behaviour:
- 2 hours
- 100 marks
- 50% of GCSE
Paper 2 – Social Context and Behaviour:
- 2 hours
- 100 marks
- 50% of GCSE
Re-sits
- Linear specification; individual components may not be re-sat.
- Candidates can re-take the whole qualification as many times as they wish.
Take a look at:
- The OxfordAQA International GCSE Psychology switching guide
- Example specimen exam paper and mark scheme
You must be an approved OxfordAQA centre to enter students for our exams. Make sure you become an OxfordAQA centre before you start teaching a course.
